Government encourages clinicians to use AI scribing technology
29 April 2025
New government guidance encourages NHS clinicians to use AI tools to transcribe consultations and turn them into medical notes and letters.
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NHS App expansion saves 1.5 million appointments
28 April 2025
The government’s accelerated rollout of the NHS App has saved 1.5 million appointments and helped cut waiting times for patients.
Voting opens for Digital Health Network Advisory Panel elections
28 April 2025
Voting has opened for members of the Digital Health Networks to decide the members of the advisory panels for the 2025-2027 term.
Children’s Health Ireland signs five-year deal with Sectra
28 April 2025
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has signed a five-year contract with medical imaging and cyber security company Sectra.
Applications open for University of Edinburgh’s AI accelerator
25 April 2025
The University of Edinburgh has opened applications for its 2025 AI Accelerator programme.
Open Medical platform to support occupational therapy in Moray
25 April 2025
The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care and Open Medical are creating a digital triage pathway for occupational therapy.
Drones could be used for NHS deliveries under new UK regulations
25 April 2025
Drones could be deployed for NHS deliveries under new UK regulations planned for 2026, allowing flights beyond visual line of sight limit.
Ireland and UK collaborate for digital innovation in healthcare
26 November 2021
The Irish Health Service Executive has partnered with the UK’s Department for International Trade to
NHS Covid travel pass to now include proof of booster jabs
26 November 2021
International travellers who have received their booster Covid jab are now able to prove their
Industry news in brief
26 November 2021
The latest edition of the Digital Health News Industry round up includes a new collaborative
Alder Hey Children’s achieves EMRAM Stage 7 from HIMSS
25 November 2021
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has become the first paediatric hospital in Europe to
Evergreen Life acquires creators of online consultation company askmyGP
25 November 2021
Evergreen Life and askmyGP will be joining forces to improve patient communication in a recent
